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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?
(a) They are busy talking and lose track of time.
(b) They have a school newspaper meeting.
(c) They have a soccer game.
(d) Mrs. Granger keeps them after school.

2. Who is Nick's third-grade teacher?
(a) Mrs. Allen.
(b) Mrs. Granger.
(c) Miss Deaver.
(d) Mrs. Avery.

3. Why did Nick's mother buy him a new dictionary?
(a) Mrs. Granger asked families to do this.
(b) Their old dictionary was for very young children.
(c) Their old dictionary was too hard for Nick to read.
(d) Nick asked her for it.

4. What school does Nick's brother go to?
(a) He is a high school student.
(b) He is an elementary school student.
(c) He is a college student.
(d) He is a middle school student.

5. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?
(a) Making up the word "frindle."
(b) Asking a question about who decides what words mean.
(c) Inviting the class to make up their own words.
(d) Reading from his dictionary's introduction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?

2. Who is Nick's fifth-grade language arts teacher?

3. How does Nick's teacher react to the tropical island decorations?

4. What kind of kid is Nick, according to the book?

5. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?

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